Experimental Cake

Hubby loves my lemon cake! He asked me to make a similar cake with chocolate, so I followed the basic format. Here is the "Cast of Characters".

1 pkg. chocolate cake mix

1 small box instant chocolate pudding

4 eggs

3/4 c. oil

3/4 c. water

Mix all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with a mixer for two minutes. Spray a bundt pan with Pam. Pour mixture into pan and bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes. Invert on a plate. Let cake cool completely before frosting.

Icing: "The Cast of Characters"

1 pkg. chocolate chips (I prefer semi-sweet. but Hubby requested milk chocolate.)

8 oz. sour cream

Melt chocolate chips on high in microwave for 30 seconds. Stop and stir. Melt for 30 seconds more. Stir in sour cream and beat until well blended. I used a wire whisk. Spread frosting on cake. Place in fridge to set while you make the glaze.

Glaze

1 1/4 c. powdered sugar

1/2 tsp. clear vanilla extract

2 Tblsp. milk

Beat until well blended with a wire whisk. Pour over frosting, allowing glaze to drip down sides. Store in fridge.

We had a small dinner party Friday night, and my cake was a hit! (I still think it would have tasted better if I used semi-sweet chocolate! LOL.....Maybe next time.)